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Hi there! I’m in the same boat! I tried SPENGA yesterday for the first time and it was great. I’m on ClassPass and went to the one near Littleton but I think there are multiple locations. It’s 20 minutes spin, 20 minutes weight training, 20 minutes yoga. All relatively chill and I modified when needed for weight training (I’m not sure if we are supposed to do core work so I went really light on that part till I know more). I’d love to try Serasana! I went once but the teacher didn’t show so can’t speak to the experience. Trying out a row class tomorrow.
@Aubrey I’ve heard great things about SPENGA, but have never tried it- good to know you liked it! Yes to core work, but with some modifications to minimize any coning of the abdominals- for instance, I’ll do bear hovers or bird dogs instead of planks, and dead bug with opposite extension instead of crunches or curl ups. Hip bridges are great to do, and you can put a wedge behind your shoulders if you want to keep your heart elevated above belly. Balance training is another great way to engage your core. Diaphragmatic breathing & cat/cows support core stability. I’m working with a pelvic floor PT, which has been incredibly helpful.
@Sarah thanks for the core exercise tips! Funny, she had us doing crunches the other day and I thought that didn’t feel good so I did dead bugs w/ one leg at a time. Guess our bodies just know what’s right sometimes!
I really like Pvolve- in the Lohi area (Little Raven & 16th)-, since they focus on functional movement and a lot of pelvic floor work, which will be great for L&D and postpartum. I’ve been using their online platform for classes for years, and was stoked when they opened up their new studio!